De-register a vehicle (take it out of service)
Temporary de-registration of a motor vehicle with the vehicle registration office, e.g., for seasonal use or repairs.
How to proceed
- 1
Visit the registration office or use the online deregistration service
Including the Certificate of Registration (Parts I and II) and the license plates.
- 2
Have license plates deregistered
The registration office removes the inspection stickers.
- 3
Confirmation of Decommissioning
Vehicle tax and mandatory insurance are waived for the period during which the vehicle is taken off the road.
Required documents
- Certificate of Registration, Parts I and IIMandatory
Vehicle registration certificate and title.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
1 day
Official: max. 1 day
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Did not bring the license plate
- • Part II of the Certificate of Registration is missing
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Vehicle owners who do not wish to use their vehicle temporarily.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Did not bring the license plate
- •Part II of the Certificate of Registration is missing
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.